Rico Bell
Rico Bell | |
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Rico Bell performing with the Mekons at the Hideout Inn on July 11, 2015. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Leeds, UK |
| Genres | Alternative country, rock and roll, punk rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Accordion, Harmonica |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Bloodshot Records |
| Website | bloodshotrecords |
Rico Bell (born Eric John Bellis) is a UK and California based artist and musician best known for his work as a member of the British punk rock band the Mekons which he joined in 1983. A singer and multi-instrumentalist with the Mekons, Bell has also released three well-received solo recordings with the Chicago-based alternative country label, Bloodshot Records: The Return of Rico Bell (1995), Dark Side of the Mersey (1999) and Been a Long Time (2002).